Okay, so I’ve been eyeing this Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface watch for a while now. You know, the one that’s supposed to be like the original from back in the day? Yeah, that one. I finally decided to pull the trigger and check it out from their official store.
First off, I went to their flagship store. Man, it was fancy! Anyway, I asked to see the Reverso Tribute Monoface. The guy there was super helpful, brought out the watch, and let me try it on. It felt good, you know? Solid, but not too heavy.
I started asking about the movement inside, what makes it tick and all that. He told me it’s something called the caliber 822. Now, I’m no watch expert, but it sounded important. It’s hand-wound, which I kinda like – makes you feel more connected to the watch, you know? Apparently, it runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour. Whatever that means, it sounds impressive, right?
Now, here’s where I started to get a little worried. I remembered seeing some posts online about fake Reversos. People were talking about reference numbers and stuff. So, I asked the guy in the store about it. He showed me the reference number on the watch and explained how to check it. He even showed me on a couple of other real Reversos in the store to compare. I made notes about the right reference number to remember that.
- Check the size: I learned that the Tribute Monoface is supposed to be a certain size that’s closer to the original. Fakes might be off.
- Examine the details: The real deal has really sharp details, especially on the dial and the case. Fakes might look a bit rough around the edges.
- Feel the weight: Like I said, the real one feels solid but not too heavy. Fakes might feel too light or too heavy.
After spending some time with the watch, comparing it to others, and taking notes of all the details, I started feeling more confident. I mean, it looked real, felt real, and the guy in the store seemed to know his stuff. I decided to buy it from the official flagship store.
I won’t lie, it wasn’t cheap. But hey, it’s a Jaeger-LeCoultre, right? And it’s the Reverso Tribute Monoface, a classic! Plus, I got it from the official store, so I know it’s the real deal. I’ve been wearing it for a few days now, and I gotta say, I’m pretty happy with my purchase. It’s a beautiful watch, and it feels good to know I did my homework and got an authentic one.
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